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  • Vandenberg Mega Release Party

    United States Space Force Guardians pose for a photo during a Space Force Mega Release party at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 25, 2025. Those recognized at the event have been selected to be promoted to the next rank. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

  • Vandenberg Launches NASA's TRACERS Mission

    Vandenberg SFB Guardians and Airmen supported the NASA Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites (TRACERS) mission launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, July 23, 2025. NASA’s TRACERS mission sent two

  • 30th Medical Group Hosts Health & Wellness Fair

    The 30th Medical Group held a Health and Fitness Fair at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 25, 2025. The event, which included several community vendors and on-base organizations, provided back to school exams, immunizations, eye exams, and dental screenings.

  • Congressman Salud Carbajal Visits Vandenberg SFB

    Congressman Salud Carbajal, U.S. Representative of the 24th Congressional District of California, left, poses for a photo with U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, during a visit to Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 25, 2025. Carbajal represents Santa

  • Vandenberg Hosts NASA TRACERS Mission Brief

    Vandenberg Space Force Base hosted a mission brief for NASA’s upcoming Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites (TRACERS) mission. This event brought together attendees from Vandenberg SFB, NASA, the University of Iowa, and the local community to discuss the TRACERS

  • 30 SFS K9 Handlers Train to Maintain Lethality, Readiness

    Military working dogs and their handlers assigned to the 30th Security Forces Squadron performed a training demonstration at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 11, 2025. Military working dogs and their handlers work hand-in-paw to patrol, detect drugs and explosives, and perform specialized

  • 30 OMRS Change of Command

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Marcus Boone relinquished command of the 30th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron to U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Estacion, July 8, 2025. U.S. Air Force Col. Joi Dozier presided over the ceremony.

  • Col. James T. Horne III Assumes Command of Space Launch Delta 30

    “Team Vandenberg, we are not just imagining the future; we are building it together,” Horne said. “I’m honored to lead this incredible team as we continue to deliver strategic capabilities to orbit, support our mission partners, strengthen community partnerships, and ensure the protection of the